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First-Class travel plan for BA directors rejected
Plans to offer senior British Airways directors unlimited free first class travel on flights anywhere in the world were rejected by the airline's senior management (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:12:07 GMT)

BA ditches proposal for first-class travel plans
British Airways scrapped a controversial proposal to give its non-executive directors free unlimited first-class travel anywhere in the world, a spokeswoman for the company confirmed on Wednesday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:53:05 GMT)

Taxes 'fail to curb travel CO2'
Current UK tax plans are unlikely to curb the growth in greenhouse gas emissions from travel, a study says. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:52:13 GMT)

Taxes 'fail to curb travel CO2'
Current UK tax plans are unlikely to curb the growth in greenhouse gas emissions from travel, a study says. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:58:36 GMT)

Winter weather may have chilling effect on air travel
Winter weather may have chilling effect on air travel over the next day throughout the South. Here’s more on what you can expect if you plan to take to the skies on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:15:05 GMT)

MAS EYES BETTER SALES AT TRAVEL FAIR
Transport Malaysia Airlines (MAS) (KLSE:3786) hopes that its travel fair this year will sustain or improve on the RM180 million sales recorded at last year's fair. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:33:45 GMT)

MAS Eyes Better Sales At Travel Fair
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) (KLSE:3786) hopes that its travel fair this year will sustain or improve on the RM180 million sales recorded at last year's fair. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:33:45 GMT)

Travel lobby moves to ease U.S. tourism
Travel industry groups yesterday announced a series of proposals aimed at making it easier for international travelers to visit the United States. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:33:38 GMT)

Early Birds Get Extra Travel Day On The EURAIL Select Pass!
(Full text of a statement. Contact details follow below.) UTRECHT, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- Buy Now, Travel Later with Eurail 6-, 8- and 10- Day Select Passes Due to the success of previous campaigns, the Eurail Group announced today that it is offering an extra day of rail travel on all six-, eight- and ten-day Eurail Select Passes purchased in the months of February and March 2007. This ... (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:10:38 GMT)

Council backs down over disabled travel rules
A BAN preventing elderly disabled residents from using both a cheap taxi scheme and free bus travel is to be reversed. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:17:09 GMT)

Discover Card Offers Card Members 5 Percent Cash Back Bonus on Travel Purchases
(ARA) - If you're tired of winter and wish it were spring already, you're not alone. This time of year, a lot of people feel that way; and since the best medicine for the winter doldrums is a change of scenery, now is one of the most popular times of the year to travel. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:34:27 GMT)

Travel fair will include passports
Peter White Public Library will host a Winter Getaway Travel Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, in the community room. Travel agents will provide information. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:59:04 GMT)

Retalix and Postilion Announce Alliance to Deliver Integrated POS and Payment Switch for Travel Centers and Convenience ...
to deliver a state-of-the-art integrated commercial fueling solution for travel centers and an open-systems payment switch for credit and debit transactions for convenience stores. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:58:25 GMT)

Convicted travel agent to face judge again
Former New Philadelphia travel agent Drusilla “Dee” Ritenour is back in the Tuscarawas County jail. Ritenour, 56, of 91 Candlelight Ln., Dover, was arrested Friday on an alleged probation violation. She will remain in the county jail until a hearing expected to be scheduled for Feb. 12. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:35:35 GMT)

Travel industry proposes 'trusted traveler' plan for foreign visitors
The U.S. travel industry is asking Congress today to launch a special trusted traveler program for frequent international visitors, believing it would help stem the USA's diminishing appeal to travelers from abroad. Under the proposal, regular visitors from abroad could submit extensive personal information to the U.S. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:07:38 GMT)

Travel homepage
Travel - News and information from The New Zealand Herald. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:19:07 GMT)

Liberia: Lone Star May Travel to Kuwait For International Friendly Match
As pressure begins to mount for the Lone Star of Liberia to commence early training and preparation ahead of the forth coming Nations Cup qualifier match against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, reports gathered by our sports desk said the team may likely travel to Kuwait for an international friendly match. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:11:35 GMT)

Unlimited travel on the buses for train users
TRAIN users can now get unlimited bus travel in Fareham and Gosport for an extra £2.50 per person. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:35:24 GMT)

PlanetOut Sponsors 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show
PlanetOut Inc., has joined as a media sponsor, presenter and exhibitor for the 2007 Boston Globe Travel Show scheduled for March 23-25, 2007, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:12:48 GMT)

146-Property Travel Center Portfolio Sold in $1.9B Transaction
It's a done deal. Hospitality Properties Trust has come into possession of 146 travel centers with Olympus Partners' selling of its Westlake, Ohio-based TravelCenters of America Inc. for $1.9 billion. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:07:57 GMT)

Fiji places travel ban on Howard, Clark
Fiji has imposed a travel ban on the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:20:00 GMT)

LCE Students Travel the World -- in the Cafetorium
Students attending La Cañada Elementary School had an opportunity to experience travel to foreign countries this past week when LCE parents recreated a bit of their homelands in the cafetorium. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:08:16 GMT)

MAS keeps Penang office open for travel fair
DESPITE Thaipusam being a state public holiday in Penang yesterday, the Malaysia Airlines office in Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah remained open to cater to customers looking for bargains at its weeklong MAS Travel Fair. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:15:49 GMT)

Fiji places travel ban on Australia, N.Z. prime ministers
_ Fiji has imposed a travel ban on the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, Fiji TV reported. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:04:58 GMT)

ROTC to travel to New Orleans for competition
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit will travel to New Orleans for the Feb. 16 Mardi Gras Drill Meet, where the unit will compete against 63 state universities and naval academies. It is an annual, one-day competition hosted by Tulane University. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:02:50 GMT)

Nigeria: Travel Agents' Suit Against BA Adjourned
Ruling on whether Registered Trustees of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has the locus standi to institute a suit for and on behalf of travel agents against British Airways has been reserved for March 6. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:28:12 GMT)

Capita buys travel software firm
Support services group Capita has expanded its presence in the travel sector by acquiring a travel software firm. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:20:03 GMT)

Tips for Making the Most of Winter Travel
(ARA) - If being cooped up inside for days or weeks on end is giving you the urge to travel this winter, you're not alone. A change of scenery can be just the cure for cabin fever - whether you travel across the country or just to the next town over. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:06:59 GMT)

Fury as ministers refuse OAPs guarantee of free trams travel
THE Scottish Executive came under fire today for refusing to guarantee that pensioners and disabled passengers will get free travel on Edinburgh's trams. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:14:38 GMT)

Travel giant's record profits
PETERBOROUGH-BASED travel giant Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has announced a third year of record profits, having exceeded all targets to deliver £87.1 million in the company's 2005/6 financial year. (02/02/2007) (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:23:31 GMT)

Hundreds lost money in alleged travel scam
A new travel scam involving a North Carolina travel agency has appeared in Maryland. The Carroll County State's Attorney's Office says Barbara Herrington and her Mooresville travel agency Southern Travel ripped off hundreds of Maryland residents. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:34:57 GMT)

Hundreds Lost Money In Alleged Travel Scam
A new travel scam has appeared in Maryland. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:59:08 GMT)

Early Birds get extra travel day on the Eurail select pass!
Buy Now, Travel Later with Eurail 6-, 8- and 10- Day Select Passes (Full text of a statement. Contact details follow below.) (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:32:06 GMT)

Hundreds lost money in alleged travel scam
WESTMINSTER, Md. -- A new travel scam involving a North Carolina travel agency has appeared in Maryland. The Carroll County State's Attorney's Office says Barbara Herrington and her Mooresville travel agency Southern Travel ripped off hundreds of Maryland residents. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:50:37 GMT)

Arctic blast brings travel concerns
Weekend weather expected to be frigid. No matter if the groundhog sees his shadow today, the official start of spring is still 47 days away. Winter will be more than evident in Iowa over the next few days, and the Iowa Department of Transportation urges caution for anyone needing to travel. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:08:14 GMT)

Talk About Travel
Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments every Monday at 2 p.m. ET. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:34:55 GMT)

Specialty Travel Resources
Find links to umbrella organizations, travel agents, Web sites and phone numbers to help you plan the Next Great Trip (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:07:38 GMT)

Snow creates travel hazards along I-40; roadways improving
Early-morning travel was treacherous along Interstate 40 from near Brinkley to West Memphis, but local highways and some county roads were clearing as the sun began melting the nearly two inches of snow that fell overnight. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:52:47 GMT)

TRX CEO Trip Davis Named One of Travel Industry's Top 25 Most Influential
ATLANTA, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRX, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. , a leading, independent provider of transaction processing and data integration services to the global travel industry, today announced that President&CEO Trip Davis was honored by Business Travel News as one of the industry's most influential people. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:00:46 GMT)

Travel restrictions not in our best interest
The U.S. government is blowing its best chance to encourage a peaceful transition in Cuba by holding fast to counterproductive restrictions on travel to the island. Denying a visit to Cuba by the World Trade Center Palm Beach, a not-for-profit group, is a perfect example. (Fri, 02 Feb 2007 22:08:56 GMT)

Judge Denies Challenge On Academic Travel To Cuba
A federal judge on Friday denied a challenge from the American Civil Liberties Union of a Florida law banning state-paid travel by students, professors and researchers to Cuba and four other nations labeled terrorist states by the U.S. government. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:48:00 GMT)

New ID travel rules kick in
Local travel agencies and post offices team up to offer after-hours passport help. Jan 23, 2007 — Some York County travel agencies have partnered with post offices to help an influx of U.S. residents get passports required by new government regulations that kick in today. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 02:09:36 GMT)

MDOT urges safe winter travel
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging motorists to take extra precautions during the winter season in light of this week's wintry mix. "The Department will do everything in its power to maintain travel during the winter weather," MDOT Executive Director Larry L. "Butch" Brown said in a statement. North Mississippi residents Thursday night received ice and snow flurries. "Our ... (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:31:53 GMT)

Unlimited travel on the buses for train users
TRAIN users can now get unlimited bus travel in Fareham and Gosport for an extra £2.50 per person. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:35:24 GMT)

TRX CEO Trip Davis Named One of Travel Industry's Top 25 Most Influential
TRX, Inc. , a leading, independent provider of transaction processing and data integration services to the global travel industry, today announced that President & CEO Trip Davis was honored by Business Travel News as one of the industry's most influential people. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:08:05 GMT)

Louis Vuitton sued over travel bags
A Pittsburgh novelty supplier and a Georgia retailer have sued Louis Vuitton Malletier, arguing the fabric bags they sell and distribute do not violate the French handbag maker's trademark. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:30:37 GMT)

Travel video brings Hawaii into home
The DVD "Travel With Kids — Hawaii: The Big Island" is about members of the Roberts family, who go on vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii. "Travel With Kids" shows landmarks, places to visit and things to do while you are on the Big Island of Hawaii. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:09:10 GMT)

Judge upholds state-mandated travel ban
A federal judge on Friday denied a challenge of a state law banning school-paid travel by students, professors and researchers to Cuba and four other nations labeled terrorist states by the U.S. government. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:35:07 GMT)

Spring Festival travel peak begins today
A policeman is on duty at the railway station in Yinchuan, capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on February 3, 2006. China's annual Spring Festival travel peak begins today as government estimate that the task could reach to as many as 2.71 billion person-time this year. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:36:54 GMT)

Audit of travel policies ordered
ST. PETERSBURG - The head of the city's Housing Authority ordered an audit of travel policies Friday, following a St. Petersburg Times report that two board members skipped almost half of a recent taxpayer-paid conference. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:36:58 GMT)

Have tickets, will travel
MIAMI – Julie Stone understood what it meant for her husband to travel to south Florida for a chance to see the Bears play in Super Bowl XLI. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:52:51 GMT)

Media Corporation plc Acquires Travel Portal Operator Flight Comparison Ltd.
London, England (PRWeb) February 3, 2007 -- The Board of Media Corporation plc ("Media Corp or the "Company") a leading online media group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Flight Comparison Limited ("Flight Comparison"), a travel portal operator and owner of flight comparison website Flight Comparison. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Online travel agents deploy Amadeus soln
BANGALORE: Amadeus, solutions provider for the travel and tourism industry, has announced that it has been chosen as a technology provider to Indiatimes, MakeMyTrip, Sify, Travelguru and Yatra, online travel agencies. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:09:37 GMT)

Local businesses promote Outer Banks at travel expo
Hatteras Realty, Inc. and Outer Banks Blue Realty Services shared an exhibit booth at the Adventures in Travel Expo Jan. 13 and 14 at the UnConvention Center in New York City. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:30:57 GMT)

Travel Updates - February 2, 2007
The Consular Affairs Bureau of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada publishes information on safety and security conditions abroad. Following is a list of changes made to Current Issues and Travel Reports released in the last 24 hours. This list is subject to change. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:37:47 GMT)

Area travel agent charged with fraud
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Some people who planned to taking a vacation, instead fell victim to an area travel scam. Mooresville police charged former travel agent Barbara Herrington with identity fraud. Police believe that she may have ripped off more than one hundred people throughout the county. (Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:25:37 GMT)

First peak travel day witnesses orderly transportation
n the first day of Spring Festival travel season from Feb. 3 to March 14 this year, transportation across China is in good order. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:58:26 GMT)

Low-cost deals make air travel affordable
KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost carriers have helped to increase tourist arrivals as those from the lower income group can now afford to travel. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:41:04 GMT)

Free travel guides, booklets
2007 Laurel Highlands Travel Guide outlines myriad attractions in this popular region. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:19:59 GMT)

TRAVEL AGENTS WARNED AGAINST DEALING IN CHINESE CURRENCY
Taipei, Feb. 4 (CNA) A Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) official warned Taiwan's local travel agency operators and tour guides Sunday from dealing in yuan, the Chinese currency. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:54:19 GMT)

Eileen Ogintz TAKING THE KIDS: TRAVEL ANGELS SAVE THE TRIP
T hank goodness for travel angels. They seem to appear when I need them most, and they have salvaged more trips than I can count. Several of them must have been watching out for my daughter Reggie on our most recent adventure. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:10:37 GMT)

Travel company sells carbon credits to reduce emissions
ANGELS CAMP - An adventure travel company based here says its customers can now go on their vacations without contributing to global warming. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:34:53 GMT)

Dubai participation in TraveL Turkey-2007 for the first time
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) participated in Travel Turkey-2007 exhibition held in Istanbul Expo Centre from January 25-28. This was DTCM's first-ever participation in this travel trade show. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:08:48 GMT)

Travel costs at GISD slashed
Not only are travel costs for Genesee Intermediate School District administrators and board members a fraction of what they were a few years ago, but finding that information is easier - and cheaper - too. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:33:41 GMT)

German Travel Agency Helps People Unearth Roots in Poland
Germany and Poland have had a tumultuous relationship for many years. Now, a unique travel agency aims to improve ties between the neighbors. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 11:34:27 GMT)

Travel advisories for Jefferson and Lewis Counties
The heavy lake effect snow has forced Jefferson and Lewis Counties to issue travel advisories. The Sheriff's department in each county is asking people to stay off the road unless it is absolutely necessary. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:20:16 GMT)

Travel advisories for Jefferson and Lewis Counties
The heavy lake effect snow has forced Jefferson and Lewis Counties to issue travel advisories. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:33:41 GMT)

Travel advisories for Jefferson and Lewis Counties
The heavy lake effect snow has forced Jefferson and Lewis Counties to issue travel advisories. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:03:42 GMT)

Rams Mad Travel Share
Are you one of those people who go to Rams matches at home and away on your own? Do you drive to the game alone and want to share travel costs? (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:13:41 GMT)

Derby County Mad Travel share
Want to share the cost of home and away travel? Then add your details to our Derby County Mad list and share the benefit of shared travel. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:43:29 GMT)

USTravel Bulks Up On Bus. Travel
JANUARY 22, 2007 -- With its acquisition of Business Travel NW late last November, USTravel became the largest regional travel management company in the Pacific Northwest, with more than $200 million in annual sales and 22 locations. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:06:21 GMT)

Travel & Adventure Film Series presents ‘India’
The peoples, religions, history and scenery of India are the focus of “India: Land of the Tiger” during Monday night’s fourth show of the Kiwanis Travel & Adventure Film Series. (Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:03:11 GMT)

Bombardier's pioneering JET MEMBER TM card poised to revolutionize charter travel
Bombardier Skyjet International has launched its next-generation JET MEMBER TM card - offering unprecedented levels of travel freedom to discriminating customers in the Middle East. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:53:58 GMT)

Officials' travel expenses online
NASHVILLE - Under the state ethics law enacted last year, information on travel expenses of legislators and government officials is now available on the Internet - if you know where to look. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:32:11 GMT)

Wide range of expenses; no details on Bredesen travel
NASHVILLE - Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber spent $17,141 on out-of-state travel last year, more than any other top government official except Gov. Phil Bredesen. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:32:21 GMT)

Pensioners lose long battle over travel tokens
BATTLING pensioners have lost their fight to save tokens which help them pay for travel on buses, trains and taxis. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 06:08:04 GMT)

Buzz on Business: Allegiant Travel celebrates IPO
Allegiant Travel Co. recently celebrated the company's Initial Public Offering on the NASDAQ. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:09:15 GMT)

New Travel Photography Book by Duygu Kivanc Brings to Life the Artst's Adventures in Bhutan (2007-02-05 - 2007-12-31)
Get ready for a wonderful tour of Bhutan through the art and thoughts of author Duygu Kivanc as Xlibris releases her new travel picture book Painting of Travels to Bhutan. This book recalls the author’s travels and observations of the nation that lies in between China and India. Through Kivanc’s artwork, readers will discover the richness of Bhutan’s culture, the beauty of its people and its ... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:14:19 GMT)

Planning can make travel a real pleasure
I have always enjoyed travel and over the past 25 or so years since my disabling accident, I have had to (of necessity) learn how to plan well in advance to make my and my family's travels, whether they were for business or pleasure, both easier and more enjoyable. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:41:32 GMT)

Dubai participates in MATKA-2007 travel exhibition in Helsinki
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), along with five co-participants, created wide interest in Dubai among the travel trade professionals and prospective tourists at the 20th edition of Finnish International Travel and Tourism Fair (MATKA-2007) held in Helsinki from January 18 to 21. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:38:48 GMT)

Students could travel to Uganda through Willamette program
A Willamette University program is offering cultural and leadership training for high school students, as well as a chance to travel to Uganda. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:26:14 GMT)

Sharjah Travel industry Advisory Committee meets to discuss 2007 plans
Sharjah Travel industry Advisory Committee held its first meeting in 2007 to discuss the latest developments in the tourism and marketing sector and the planned foreign appearance for the emirate's delegates for the first quarter of 2007. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 11:38:51 GMT)

Expedite U.S. visas for foreign travel
DELAYS in processing visas and other problems are hindering the promotion of the United States as a tourist destination. Sen. Daniel Inouye says legislation is needed to prod the Bush administration to do more to make travel easier from countries not included in the visa-waiver program. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:02:32 GMT)

Travel agents opens in town
TRAVEL company First Choice has opened a store in Harlow. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:32:42 GMT)

Southeast Asia Tourism Community Embraces .travel Internet Domain
Use of the .travel Internet domain continues to gain prevalence in Southeast Asia, as high-profile tourism organizations such as ASEAN and their members promote the dedicated tourism space by adopting .travel website and email addresses. more... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:34:34 GMT)

OP-ED: Strong Travel Managers, Tech-Savvy TMCs Critical
FEBRUARY 05, 2007 -- Once again, today's business travelers and corporate travel managers are facing monumental changes in pricing structures. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:06:34 GMT)

Travel Deal -- $499 For 19-Day Transatlantic Cruise
There's no time to wait if you want to take advantage of our Firstcast Travel Deal . Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering a 19-night Transatlantic Cruise for just $499, and this one leaves out of Houston. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:48:48 GMT)

Travel Deal To Chicago
If you've got some time this weekend, how about a last-minute trip to Chicago? It's KXAN's Firstcast Travel Deal of the Week . American Airlines just announced a roundtrip ticket from Austin to Chicago for $149. You'll depart Friday night or Saturday and return on Monday or Tuesday. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:58:01 GMT)

Travel Deal To Miami
KXAN's Travel Deal of the Week is kind of a quirky sale from Houston to Miami. Between November and February, Air-Tran Airways is offering one-way tickets for just $49. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:09:26 GMT)

Travel Deal To Puerto Vallarta
If you're looking for a reason to celebrate, our Firstcast Travel Deal is right up your alley. It's a Puerto Vallarta vacation from Dallas for just $399. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:13:58 GMT)

Sector Wrap: Online Travel
Shares of travel deals publisher Travelzoo Inc. led online travel stocks higher Monday ahead of its earnings report, set for Tuesday after the closing bell. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:50:05 GMT)

Govt mulls cess on air travel
New Delhi, Feb. 5: The government is considering imposing a cess on air travel to fund the development of smaller airports, which are not commercially viable. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:54:00 GMT)

Mars vs. Venus in Flight: Amadeus Survey Reveals what Stresses the Sexes when it Comes to Air Travel
That notable adage of 'men are from Mars and women are from Venus' can now be applied to the battle of the sexes as they take to the air for travel. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:56:26 GMT)

Canadian ambassador says new U.S. trade, travel rules could hurt relations
ATLANTA (AP) - Canada's ambassador to the United States warned Monday that an upcoming increase in rules on trade and travel across the border could hurt relations between the United States and its northern neighbour, which is also its largest trading partner and supplier of crude oil. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 22:01:00 GMT)

Aerospace giants tap Indian quest for air power, travel boom
BANGALORE, India - From Boeing and Lockheed Martin to Airbus and Dassault, the world's biggest plane makers fly to Bangalore this week to profit from India's quest to reinforce its air power and tap the fastest-growing market for air travel. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:48:47 GMT)

Dalai Lama to travel to Chicago
The Dalai Lama has announced he will travel to Chicago in May to make his first public appearance in the city since 1999. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:39:41 GMT)

Travel Safely In Frigid Temps
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. AAA Wisconsin advises motorists to know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:49:59 GMT)

Defence employees convicted over illegal travel card use
The Department of Defence has confirmed that at least five of its employees have been convicted of illegally using company travel cards. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:28:00 GMT)

Japan Airlines reports US$90 million quarterly loss on high oil prices, drop in ski travel
TOKYO (AP) - Japan Airlines reported a net loss of 10.8 billion yen, or US$89.9 million (euro69.6 million), in the latest quarter Tuesday, about the same amount of red ink as a year ago, partly due to soaring oil prices a dip in ski travel. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:52:18 GMT)

Citing Slow Tourist Travel, Japan Airlines Reports Loss in Quarter
TOKYO, Tuesday, Feb. 6 (AP) Japan Airlines reported a net loss of 10.8 billion yen, or $89.9 million, in the latest quarter on Tuesday, about the same amount of red ink as a year ago, partly because of soaring oil prices and a drop in ski travel. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:00:27 GMT)

Premiers will try to ease travel restrictions
MARKHAM, Ont. —Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty will join three other provincial premiers later this month in Washington in an attempt to convince U.S. officials to ease travel restrictions on Canadians. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:06:04 GMT)

Abacus International forecasts 5.9% growth for Asia's travel industry
SINGAPORE: The looming Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike is unlikely to have an impact on the travel industry in Singapore, according to leading Asian travel facilitator, Abacus International. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:19:36 GMT)

Alleged travel ban against China activist
A U.S. women's advocacy group said Tuesday it hopes that an apparent travel ban against a prominent Chinese AIDS activist can be lifted so she can be honored at a ceremony in Washington next month. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:39:03 GMT)

Travel Advisories
A travel advisory has been issued for Oswego County, which means no unnecessary travel. A snow emergency has also been declared in the cities of Fulton and Oswego. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:14:28 GMT)

Many business travellers shelve plans to Jakarta: travel agents
SINGAPORE: Many travellers are taking a rain check on their visit to flood-stricken Jakarta. Travel agents say bookings to the Indonesian capital have dropped and several business travellers have shelved their travel plans. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:06:14 GMT)

Naples travel agent offers space flights
A Naples travel agent can now book you an out of this world vacation – literally. Virgin Galactic has developed the first ever passenger space ship and a local travel agency is one of just a handful nationwide selling tickets. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:43:50 GMT)

U.S. group hopes China can lift alleged travel ban against elderly activist
BEIJING - A U.S. women's advocacy group said Tuesday it hopes that an apparent travel ban against a prominent Chinese AIDS activist can be lifted so she can be honored at a ceremony in Washington... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:03:02 GMT)

Travel Company Offers Iraq Tours
Day to Day , February 6, 2007 · A British travel firm plans to start offering tours of the Kurdish area of northern Iraq later this year. Geoff Hann, director of Hinterland Travel, talks with Madeleine Brand about the dangers and interest in traveling to northern Iraq. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:20:42 GMT)

Air Canada, WestJet fly high as buoyant Canadian economy boosts air travel
TORONTO (CP) - Canada's two main airlines had a record-breaking January without resorting to deep discounts as a buoyant economy fuelled air travel in what is normally a slow month. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:41:00 GMT)

STA Travel Launches the First-Ever Student Travel Community
There are 193 countries in the world; where do you want to go? STA Travel, the world's largest student and youth travel company, announces the launch of http://www.statravel193.com/, an online travel community designed specifically to educate, inspire and connect student travelers. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:44:28 GMT)

RedBranch Technologies, Inc. (RBT) Acquires TRAVA, Inc.: TRAVA's Magellan360 to be Integrated into New Travel ...
RedBranch Technologies, Inc., today announced the acquisition of TRAVA, Inc., the parent company of Magellan360, a leading, provider of both private-label and Magellan360-branded processing, fulfillment, accounting, and connectivity services for travel professionals. 'Magellan360 provides RBT with important back office and customer support infrastructure to complement our front-end business ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:45:39 GMT)

Cradlepoint Cellular Travel Router: Compact and Wireless
I haven't heard of Cradlepoint prior to this product, but this nifty little gadget floating around the old FCC offices is something that certainly caught our eye. After all, it's a cellular travel router that lets you create an Internet-capable WiFi network anywhere you go. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:07:16 GMT)

Russia, Georgia to Talk Air Travel
Russia and Georgia have agreed to pursue talks on restoring air travel between the two countries, suspended by Moscow last year during a bitter dispute, officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Travel Wars Heat Up
Competition in the already heated travel industry is reaching a new level of intensity, with destinations previously thought of as niche now competing with old favourites such as Australia and Fiji. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:35:53 GMT)

Travel agents actions could lead to a federal investigation
What started with a call to the NewsChannel 10 Problem Solvers hotline, could lead to a federal investigation into the Botetourt Travel agency in Daleville, and owner Donnie Hudgins. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:54:27 GMT)

Travel policy for organizations in talks
Student organizations that wish to travel next school year may find the process a little more extensive. Faculty, staff and students of BGSU have been meeting since early this school year to come up with a proposal for an undergraduate student travel policy. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:22:50 GMT)

Dnata Travel, Saudi push
Dubai's Dnata Travel has signaled its push into the potentially huge Saudi tourism market by opening new regional offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. The agency offers travel services for both retail and corporate customers. Dnata Travel is accredited by the International Air Transport Association. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:23:51 GMT)

Britain Braced For Snow Travel Chaos
Heavy snow is expected to cause travel chaos across Britain tonight, sparking severe weather warnings. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:07:12 GMT)

Calls for free tram travel for pensioners steps up a gear
PRESSURE was growing today on the Scottish Executive to guarantee pensioners and disabled people will get free travel on Edinburgh's trams. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:17:16 GMT)

Leading Travel Search Company SideStep, Inc. Raises $15 Million
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----SideStep, Inc., the Internet's leading travel search company, announced today that it has raised $15 million in a Series C funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners . (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:55:00 GMT)

Travel Advisories in CNY
Heavy snow and driving winds forced four Central New York counties to warn drivers against hitting the roads. Oswego, Oneida, and Lewis Counties all have no unnecessary travel orders. The City of Fulton declared a snow emergency. In Onondaga County, there is a travel advisory. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:55:21 GMT)

Atlanta Tops Hotwire Travel Value Index of U.S. Places for Value Vacations in 2007
Atlanta is the top U.S. destination for value-driven travelers in 2007, according to the second annual Hotwire.com Travel Value Index. The Hotwire® Travel Value Index: Best U.S. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

Travel homepage
Travel - News and information from The New Zealand Herald. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:14:44 GMT)

Up to six inches of snow will bring travel chaos
The UK is bracing itself for travel chaos with a blanket of heavy snow predicted to fall across much of the country. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:54:20 GMT)

PRC Appoints Kerry Carstairs as SVP of Client Services for Travel Businesses
PRC, one of the nation's leading providers of outsourced customer management, announced today that Kerry Carstairs will be leading the Company's travel businesses as Senior Vice President of Client Services reporting directly to Joseph Livingston, PRC's President and COO. Based in PRC's Corporate Headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Ms. Carstairs will oversee all of PRC's travel related clients. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:09:32 GMT)

Survey Reveals what Stresses the Sexes when it Comes to Air Travel
MIAMI -- That notable adage of "men are from Mars and women are from Venus" can now be applied to the battle of the sexes as they take to the air for travel. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:29:05 GMT)

World travel begins on the square
If travel is your bag you need to make only a short trip to the northside of the Aurora Square. There you'll find a rarity in today's world of bigness – Travel Concepts at 1223 M St. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:13:13 GMT)

Online Travel Buddy Community Reaches Membership Milestone
TravBuddy, LLC(http://www.travbuddy.com), a fast-growing social networking website fortravelers, today announced that it has reached a membership milestone of10,000 registered members. Members take advantage of TravBuddy's numerousfeatures to find travel buddies, record travel experiences in thousands ofonline travel blogs, and share candid travel advice with first-hand travelreviews and photos. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:40:46 GMT)

Profiles In Travel Management
FEBRUARY 05, 2007 -- Asian Progress Yields Promotion For her pioneering efforts to build a travel program across Asia for Intel between 2000 and 2006 by deploying a consolidated travel management company strategy, a unified and tough travel policy and preferred supplier deals in a region where these all remain unusual, the company promoted Megan Stowe, its former travel manager for Asia, to the ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:06:21 GMT)

Boat, Sport, and Travel Show in La Crosse
If the cold temperatures are getting you down, you can stop by the Boat, Sport, and Travel show to think about warmer times, and maybe even plan your next vacation. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:53:20 GMT)

Snow Forecast To Cause Travel Chaos
Travel chaos is set to hit parts of Britain this morning as heavy snow sweeps across the country. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:49:19 GMT)

Snow Forecast To Cause Travel Chaos
02/08/2007 -- Travel chaos is set to hit parts of Britain this morning as heavy snow sweeps across the country. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for England, Wales and Northern Ireland with forecasters predicting that up to 15cms of snow could fall in parts by the end of Thursday. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 02:13:00 GMT)

Bush to travel to Mexico in March
President Bush will travel to Mexico in March to meet with President Felipe Calderon, the government said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:38:32 GMT)

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